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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-01-07
SENATOR HAwLeYs REELECTION.

He 10 Set Down for Walk Over on
Tuesday.
HARTFORD, Conn.,, Jan. 5.-There is no
present appearance Of any opposition by
the Republicans to Senator Hawley's re-
election by the legislature on Tuesday, and
all concede that he has Q walk over.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-01-07
Tuesday. Jan. 4.

II is reported that Mr.. Randall will favor
the taking mp Of Morrison's tariff bill and
will sendeavor to amend it.
The statement of the public debt Will h is
issued this morning shows decrease OF
81, 1853 600 during the month OF Decemb,r.
The English cabinet is to be reorganizm.
Mr.. Goschen thinks that Lord Churchill's
charges against the war department were
groundless
The houses of twenty or more Socialists
in Lubbock, Prussia. were searched by the
police for tho purpose of discovering arms
or incendiary literature.
The decision in the suit of w. II. Bent
against the Erie Telephone company, has
been overruled on ths ground Of illegality
In the papers extending the time Of hearing
City Clerk Jacobs, of Cambridge, Mass,
who died yesterday, was indebted to this
city about $500. and being unable to re
place the sum is said to have committed
suicide.
London capitalists have bought 10000
shares Of the stock of the Knipton & Penn
broke railway of Canada, and the stock is
to be listed at the New York stock exchange
at about $40.
Mr.. Bush of New York, owner of the
keel schooner yacht Coronet is opposed to
having time allowance in the proposed
transatlantic race next May. He expects
that his challenge will find many accept
ances.
Foolish reports have been started to the
effect that Gen Logan's life might have
been savel if his physicians had not dosed
him with morphia and aconite. Gen. Lo-
gan's family pronounce the statement as
utterly false.
Canadian schooner has been seized by
the Dominion cutter Gen. Middleton, on the
charge of having an American master and
crew. The real crime charged against the
vessel is smuggling sardines purchased in
Canadian waters to the Eastport factories.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-01-07
Sunday, Jan. 2.

Four men perished in a railroad smashup
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-06-25

have alIudcd "a the excel
lent bodily development and propor~
lions Of the modern Canalians. and III
the testimony left by the old chron-
iclcrs to the still. fine characteristics
OF the ancient Guanohes, who are In
deed described as marvels Of bodily
strength, beauty, and agility. because
these facts have an important bearing
on the question OF thor food. As
there can be no such bodily growth.
strength. and activity, as Is described
as belonging TO these people, without
superior ncnrishmcnt, IL follows that
the food used by the Gnanches. and
adopted and still almost exclusively
used by the present Inhabitants, must
BE- highly nutritious.
This article. so evidently important.
Is the goGo. named nj the head Of this
paper. There Is nothing mysterious
about IL, for gofio Is simply Hour made
from any Of the cereals by parcl,ing
or roasting before grinding. The Cur
anchcs may have roasted their wheat.
barley, etc, by the Ready method OF
first heating stones, on which or
among which the grain was aftcrward
placed. AS TO that there are no pre-
else accounts. but woll-shapcd grind
stones are plcntifully preserved. AT
present gofio Is prepared by roasting
the grain In broad, shallow carthen
dish, over charcoal-iire Ii is kept
constantly stirred. to prevent burn
ing. One can hardly pass through
village or hamlet without witnessing
some stage of the preparation Of go-
flo. The grain is first carefully picked
over and all impurities removed. The
process frequently takes place in front
of or just within. the always-open
door, giving the traveller ample OPP
portunity TO see all steps of the prep
aration. The grinding Is done at the
wind-mills, which abound everywhere.
The roasted grain is ground TO very
fine Hour, when IL becomes goiio. AZ
tcr grinding il is ready for Immediate
use. When il is To be eaten. milk.
soup, or any suitable fluid, may be
mixed with it-anything, In fact, 10
give il sufficient consistency to he con-
voyed into the mouth. Being already
cooked il requires no other prepare
ton before eating.
Ultimately maize was introduced
into the islands, and soon became an
article of general cultivation, partic-
ularly on the Island OF Grand Canary.
where golio from il is the staple article
Of food for the laboring population, as
that from wheat or wheat mixed with
maize is in Tcneriflc, wheat being
more largely grown in the latter is
land-C Faycttc Taylor, IA Popular
Science Monthly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-06-25

An interesting story may be told OF
how the Secretary managed To win
over the former proprietor Of the cs-
tate (Grasslands.) The tcnaeify III
the old-time Maryland or Virginia
planter for his patrimonal estates IL
provcrbial. He would often rather
exc out an existence of debt aud incon-
venience than To sacrifice his acres and
live in competency and relief. With
out a word the Secretary made up his
mind what he was willing 10 pay for
the estate, which comprised about los
acres. Instead Of greenbacks, prom
issories, bonds. mortgages, and such
mythical evidences OF tangible values
to the average rural mind. the Sccrc-
tary converted the whole sum into hard
bimetallic cash. eagles with golden
wings and standards" bearing tho
legend I'm God We Trust He drove
TO the mansion. and seating himself az
"A rickety table of the colonial era.
placed the bags Of ringing coin before
the mystiiied relic of the old regime.
Twenty thousanh in sight versus spec
ulative crops, realistic taxation and
increasing ratio Of dilapidation was
enough 10 shake even the traditional
loyalty of the long-suilering and inn
pccnnious legaiec Of mn ancient family
and noble name. The bargain was
struck. The Secretary that evening
drove back to town the proprietor Of q
beautiful estate. the planter remained
with his ducats. Twenty thousand
dollars restored the old family scat to
more than its former splcndor. and
never was hospitality more layishly
dispensed than il Is to-day under is
generous host and hostess. --Plifadel.
mia Times
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-06-25
a scnssbse rrtncess.

For n person Of only seven years ex-
perience. the good sense shown by the
child-princess Charlotte was really re-
markablc. Her mnsic-teacher, WHO
was silly enough 60 think that prin-
cess without ilattery was like a duck
without water, once highly commended
her execution when she herself knew
that It was faulty and deserved no
praise at all. The room was filled
with other people who held similar
opinions about princosses and ducks;
and ali, when she appealed to them.
declared that her Royal Highness had
played In manner To ravish the ears
of angels. She knew better. but said
no more at the moment. When Master
Teacher came next morning for les
sou. however. he found his pay and
discharge ready for him; also piece
of advice from her little Highncss. that
''he should never indulge error in a
pupil where he was employed TO per-
feet the unskillful. Thus Charlotte
showed her power of reasoning and
her mastery Of the English language.
reouked natterer, aud procured for
herself very pleasant little vacation
the finding of another suitable teach
err being work of time and deep Brit
ISL deliberation.- Ellen N Hutchinson
80 g. kichsas.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-06-25


Saint Anthony preached 20 tho Pf'iory throng,
saint Anthony's sermons were terribly long,
20 drcary. so weary. 40 lcarncdly deep
That all the brothers were soon fast asleep.
etii
For he loved his own sermons. as some peo-
pie VIII
He stood on the brink and his sermon began.
Eut fsh are no fondcr or sermons than man.
10 be Virt mp his cassock, quoth he. ~ must
90
To SCI II they'll listen 20 me down below"
That night as the monk Ia rcfccfory sat
They wondered and asked what the saint
could be nj,
when a young brother said as he bent DER
his dish:
HE has gone to the river to preach to the
lishl"
So down 20 the river they started In quest.
And peered through the water with curious
zesL
TIL they spied In the bed OF the river below
The Faint and the fish sitting row upon row.
And tIs said ever since that historical night
Not q nsh In that stream can be tempted TO
The reasons rs plain as the waters are deep
saint Anthony's sermons have sent them TO
sleep.
Temple lar.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-06-25

Ito catch up n bottle of perfume
and dab the stopple at one's upper lip"
said fashionable girl 10 me, lis q
fashionable trick with many women
know. I've seen lots Of women do it,
and did il myself till the other night.
Starting Go see Langtiy did thar trick
in a dark room and have quit IL alto
gether. You see Iran back for glove
buttoner, and prowling over the dress
ing-case struck the glass stopple of a
bottle of Cherry Blossom. caught itup
and smoothcd 10 across .my upper lip
and gave two little dabs behind my
ears 30 my neighbors should have
smell. 'Tisnt Cherry Blossom after
all, thcugbt J.; it's the White Rose.
extract all the same. And pranced
down and Joined my party. We had
got into a ear when some enc said:
Good mercy! what have you got on
your face@ The usual amount OF
powder. ] suppose. i replied, agrees
sively. Why. you've got d1rk-pur-
pie mustaehe-' Great heavensl IL broke
ON me la a minute. That nasty bottle
lessly left on the drcssing-kmcaul
There was no Langtry for me that
night. Ninety-six washings only
weakened the stain. Sandpaper and
pumicc-stone have renewed some of
my lip, bat if's 80 dark now (ten days
ago it happcned) that folks cay TO me:
You must stop nsing that vascline;
you certainly are getting mustaebe;'
and just behind my ears are two spots
that look as IL modification had taken
place. ALBANY journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-06-25

A handsomely dressed man, much
the worse for wine. In cndeavoring To
walk down flight Of marble stairs
leading to the office of one Of our big
hotels. fell 10 the foot and battered his
new silk hat. tore his clothes. and cut
and disfigured mis- face In a frightful
manner, Ia his rapid descent. When
assistance was rendered him by dozen
sympathetic people. he was much dis
gusted and waved them away. lie
would not acknowledge by the accept
ance Of n helping hand that he was In
condition calling for aid. but kept
his dignity and Independence intact by
exclaiming; go bout your bissishness
messing the masscr; always come
down stairs that wayi-NsW York
Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-06-25

The designer Of parks Is wise n he
turns TO the best account the natural
features Of the area with which he
has 10 deal. Some parks are beauti-
ful Ia themselves. Take Central Park
for example. One can turn from the
busy and noisy streets, and find him.
self in rural solitude from which all
that reminds him of city life is shut
out. and he Is surrounded by scenes OF
restful beauty. No better treatment
could have been given To the area de-
voted TO the park. la selecting lands
To supply the New York OF the future
with parks. some Of the areas chosen
could hardly, by any expenditure Of
skill and money. be con, crfcd into
beautiful resorts. Still, these lands
have their capabilities, and il they
may not present much OF beauty in
themselves, may be valuable as points
from which TO view scenes of differ
cnt kind. While the area Ii dreary
OF itself, II commands view. always
pleasing Of large body OF wa
ter. II the land Is properly laid out
In drives and walks. and provided
with abundant sheltered seats. IL cam
not fail 10 be welcome resort. not
only for those who can drive TO IL In
their carriages. but 20 those artizans
and-laborcrs who make all tho out
skirts Of the city such hive Of busy
industry. For such there should be
easy and cheap access. and nc tho
park, abundant provision for rest and
endowment American dgricnifsrss<
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-06-25

Inovc onto get away from influences
which most likely would prove suddcn-
Ing 10 hcr--buf She could not 1T once
bring herself 10 do this.
While She was debating the subject
In her mind the crisis came.
4 storm had been sweeping over the
Bahamas. "A vessel was going 20 pieces
upon the reef. Muriei was out upon
the waye-washed shore. her eyes
bright, and her cheeks rosy with cx-
citcmcnt. Her goldcn-brown hair had
been loosened by the driving wind.
and she was that rare but delicious
creature. woman beautiful when she
is mature.
Norman Van Ness was by her side.
and Mnriel expressed wish to row
ont near 10 the life-saving boats which
were battling with the waves and over
laden with human beings whom they
had. rescued in half-drowned state.
.'Let me be your boatman, pleaded
Van Ness. and Muriel could not re-
press her thoughts which whispered 10
her Of that long-forgottcn night when
her husbands murderer had been her
boatman.
The strong man took his place at
the oars. Out over the waters tney
rowed together. the dreadful past
rising SO strong before the woman that
she had no thought of the man so near
her.
'Muricl," said he in low voice.
"Muriel- Muriel, love you. but
have no right to say these words TO
you. Muriel. have you never thought
that | might be- Ralph ResseguieP"
"Can IL bcp" she said slowly. II
did not sec your face by daylight, you
know
Yes, IL Is /. a married man and a
murderer; but still love you, Muriel. I"
And love you" she said in tone
of despair.
They were nearing the life-boats
now. and one Oh the crew shouted:
Van Ness, we cannot 90 back just
vet and here are n man and woman
who need immediate attention. if they
are not already dead. We will put
them in your boat, and you can take
them ashore"
Ready hands laid the dripping bodies
in the bottom of the boat, and with
strong strokes and avertcd head,
Ralph Resseguie pulled for the shore.
When they were nearing land he
glanced for the first time at his burden.
my God, my wife, he cried.
And Fred Warner" said Muriel
with thrill 1T relief and horror.
IL was true. Fred Warner had not
died, and the deed which had made
these two wanderers upon the face OF
the earth had been farce, after all.
The days of the guilty pair on earth
were numbered. Mabel Resseguie
never recovered consciousness. Fred
Warner lived a few days-long enough
10 ask the forgiveness of the two he
had wronged, and then expired.
Ralph Resseguie and Muriel Warner
were married. and returned to Muriel's
old home, where, in the sunshine of
happiness, the dark days Of their lives
were forgotten.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your appetite
poor. Won are bothered with Headache, you.
are fdgetty, nervous, and generally out OF
sorts. and want to brace up. Brace up, but
not with stimulants, spring medicines, or
bitters. which have for their basis very
cheap, bad whisky, and which stimulate
YOU for an hour, and then leave you In
worse condition than before. What you
want is an Alternative that will purify your
blood, start healthy action on Liver and
Kidneys, restore your vitality, and give re-
newed health and strength. Such medi,,
cine YOU will find in Electric Bitters, and
only so cents a bottle at Geo. T. Lights
Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Near Shepherdstown, May 4, 1887, JULIA
ALEXANDER, daughter of William and Kate
II. Butler, aged months and IL days
April 10. 1887. near Middleway, Mrs. RAJ
CHAEL A. WYATT, wife of John w. Wyatt,
after many years of severe suffering. Aged DO
years and 25 days.
Died at his residence in Middleway May Sd,
DR.. S. A. BATES, II years.
A dav ever to be remembered by many
most especially by the humble writer OF these
lines. In past time there was scarcely any
event at which | could so little bear to look as
his death But such an inroad and havoc had
disease made on this extraordinary man that
| even longed for his release before it took
place and when the tidings reached me- a
sad and solemn gladneSs overspread my mind.
could only contemplate the amazing change
from weakness and depression to glory UNI
speakable and never ending. y few more sui
fering days and trust we may all JOIN nm.
1t has been said he was austere, but 1t was only
because he was not known. He was sometimes
austere in like manner rs truth Is austere, for
he was lover of truth. If there was any one
virtue he priced more than another 1t
was integrity-a high andshOnorable principle,
and he would mark the smallest deviation
from il in a moment. Severity might some
times sit on his brow, dart from his eye, and
be perceived in his decided manner OF speech,
but IL never for moment LOGGED III MS heaIl'
which was too noble too benevolent, too alice
tomato to be the seat of anything so unlovely
as severity. Whenever he bore the aspect 1t
arose from the prevailing abstraction OF his
mind which was constantly pursuing profound
subjects and from his most uncommon energy
and decision of character. But his friendly
and benevolent sympathies were awakened in
the moment they were called for. His heart
and his ear were ever open to the cry of every
sufferer whether high or low. He was like his
divine Master-peculiarly the friend of the
friendleSs, the comforter of the afflicted, the
gentle instructor of the ignorant. The rich he
never sought the poor he never neglected
But words fail his worth can never be known.
No matter-he had, and so should l have
higher views than the honor which cometh
from man-even the honor which cometh
from God. May every one of his children and
myself who loved him as one) be careful to
transplant his virtues and goodness into our
hearts and lives. We shall go TO him, but he
shall not return to us. y FRIEND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
Iheir Rnsiness Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such a
general revival at Geo. T. Lights Drug
Store as their giving away to their custom
ers of so many free trial bottles of DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Their trade is simply enormous in this very
valuable article from the fact that it always
cures and never disappoints. Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Group, and all throat
and lung diseases quickly cured. You can
test it before buying by getting a trial bot
tie free, large size 81. Every bottle war
ranted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19


The Best Sa.ve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
" cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t Is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by Geo. T. Light.
This week is general bargain week as ev-
ery week is at VIM. Kahn Il Co.'S, Sadler
Building, for all who want honest-made,
perfect-made, low-priced clothing for them
selves or their children. There is nothing
to select from but what is newest and best,
and nothing to expect in its selection but
kind. courteous and considerate treatment
WIN. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
Wise words to parents.-We ask your ex-
animation of our beautiful and extensive
line of Bows and Children's Clothing. We
show the newest, handsomest and most ex-
elusive designs. VIM. Kahn q Co., Sadler
Building, Clothiers, who are of the people,
for the people and with the people in equal
ity. Justice and fair dealing.
This week is Spring Suit week at VIM.
Kahn & Co.'S, Sadler Building, and the
prices on fine Spring Clothing at the great
store are so popular that there is no man so
poor nor no purse so small that they cannot
be accommodated.
WIN. KAHN & Co., The Leading ClOthiers,
Sadler Building.
Kahn's the Leading Clothing House,
Sadler Building, is the great store. The
monster Clothing house of the State. The
pride of Charlestown. No man who values
money and appreciates its honest worth
should deal elsewhere.
VIM. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
Parasols Parasols Parasols Our as.
sortment of parasols is now complete and
embraces all that is new in style, desirable
in covering and unique in handles. Our
prices are, if anything, lower than ever.
Call and see our exhibit You will be re-
paid for the trouble of coming.
s. ID. HIRSCHMAN IL Co.
We must be selling our mattings at very
low prices as we have so many callers who
after examining our stock and prices buy
a mating before leaving. Our great facill-
ties in buying enable us to offer greater add
vantages to the trade. Special attention is
called to one great bargain of mating
at 12l cents.
S. ID. HIRsCHMAN Il Co.
See our window display of mems and
boys straw hats. No such stock ever offer
ed to the people here. Our prices are very
low. An early call is solicited.
s. ID. HIRSCHMAN 4 Co.
Ladies' and children's trimmed and I'M
trimmed hats at very low figures.
s. d. HIRsCHMAN u Go.
Special offering of bargains in millinery at
S. d. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
SCHOOL ELECTION.
or County Superintendent.

The votes at shepherdstown-home of Mr..
Trussell, and Charlestown and Halltown-
communities nearest Mr.. Sch9ffer, are signiti-
can't of the estimation in which these gentle
men are held, respectively, where they are best
known, and are complimentary to each.
In Charlestown District Messrs. Jno. I. Coils
ton and A. b. Yates were reelected President
of Board of Education and Commissioner, res
pectively, without opposition.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

New YORK, May 13.-That remarkable
organization, the Thirteen Club" in its
crusade against superstition, arranged pc
culiar entertainment for this Friday night
at its rooms in Twenty eighth street. There
were thirteen tables, at each of which sat
thirteen guests. The menu cards were in
the shape of collins, and to make the occa-
sion as mirthful as possible, ono table was
occupied by thirteen undertakes. There
were present as the chief guests three judg-
es of this State who have recently departed
from the custom of sentencing criminals to
be hanged on Friday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. DIR. A. C. Hopkins will preach at
Kabletown on Sunday afternoon, May 29th'
Rev. DIR. John S. Martin, presiding ell
der, will preach in the NJ. E. Church, South,
Charlestown, morning and night of Sunday
Doth instant-Quarterly Meeting.
Quarterly Conference will be held in the
Church on Monday morning, May 30th' at $50
o'clock
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
Past

THE subscriber will devote several fields of
fine grass near CharleStown, to the pas'ur-
age of TOWN COWS during the season COM
mencing the middle of May, 1887: a thoT-
oughbred jersey Bull will be free oil cost Win
Mar n 1SS7-St JAS. NJ. RANSOM.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Among the patents recently granted Is
one 70 VIM. Exner of Harper's Ferry, for
Cutoff and Spout.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Mr.. Arthur W. Hawks Of Baltimore, for
merlv of this town, under the auspices OF
the Y. VI. C. A. of Shepherdstown will de-
liver his famous lecture 90 Noses " m that
place on the evening Of the 3lst instant.
He will discourse on the proboscis as 1t ap-
pears in its different phases He handles
the nose with dexterity-in fact like fellow
that has one of his own TO brag ON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

We are sorry that our greatly esteemed
friend Mr. Gailaher, Of the CharlestOwn
F-ee Press. has recently been under the
weather. and glad TO know that he IS better
again and ready for business. High living
viii tell on editors as well as other people,
though.-Stepherdstor2 Register.
That's so-we live high; we live on Mt.
Paryo-highest hill in town. But high
living" isn't as bad as low Diet